Writing for the Magazine Industry: Non-Fiction Markets

There are many great non fiction magazines that are made up of over 50% of freelanced articles. They need fresh new outlooks on various aspects regarding the type of publication they put out. As a magazine writer and department's editor, it is imperative that those in charge grab up the most vibrant pieces that can really attract the readers.

Writing for the Magazine Industry: Women's Issues

Woman's Day: This magazine is 70% written by freelance writers (like you!) and the articles are around 500-1,800 words. You need to first submit a sample writing to senior editor Susan Hayes. They want stories that are informational, inspirational, how-to and personal experience. Payment is on acceptance and varies. www.womansday.com

Woman's Touch: This is a spiritual magazine that looks for stories on personal experiences, faith, careers, information and self-help. First you need to submit a query to womanstouch.ag.org, and they will respond if they are interested. About 80% of the magazine is written by freelance writers.

Women in Business: If you are interested in writing for this magazine simply send the complete manuscript to kisaacson@abwa.org . It should be around 500-1,000 words and be information on topics such as computers, business, career development. 25% of articles are written by freelance writers.

Today's Christian Woman: Query to tcwedit@christianitytoday.com to write for this publication. Usually articles run 1,000-1,800 words and they pay around $.20 per word.

True Romance: This publication accepts complete manuscripts between 3,000-10,000 word on real romance stories, send to Dorchester Media 11^th Floor 333 seventh avenue New York, NY 10001. 80% of the magazine is written by freelancers. They pay around $120 per article. www.trueromancemag.com

Maxim: Submit a query to 16^th Floor 1040 Avenue of the Americans New York , NY 10018. They like articles on self help, experience, interviews and confession pieces. 50% of their articles are written by freelance writers. Payment varies. For more info check out www.maximonline.com

Maximum Fitness: 95% of this magazine is written by freelancers. They pay around $.25-$.50 a word. If you want to write for this magazine send a query or complete manuscript with a résumé, send to editorial@ahfmag.com . You can write on topics like bodybuilding, weight training, opinions, and diet for men.

Military History: This magazine is written by 95% of non staff writers. Interested in writing for them? Submit query or send manuscript with complete summary, list of illustrations and a bibliography to Suite D-2 741 Miller Drive SE Leesburg, VA 20175.

They accept articles that on war strategy, tactics, weaponry, essays, or reviews. Payment is around $400.

Salmon & Steelhead Journal: This is written by 75% non staff writers. To write for this magazine send a query to editor@salmonandsteelheadjournal.com . Article should be around 3,000 words. They pay around $500. www.salmonandsteelheadjournal.com .

Sports Spectrum: This publication pays around $.21 per word and accepts queries. Send them to dbranon@rbc.org . Topics are of sports and religious beliefs.

Writing for the Magazine Industry: Environment

Earth Light Magazine: If you want to write for this magazine send a query with summary to klauren@earthlight.org . Topics include how to articles, personal experience, humor, and informational. They usually are 700-2,500 words. They pay $.02 per word. www.earthlight.org .

Earth Island Journal: If you want to write for this publication submit a query to cclarke@earthisland.org articles usually range around 750-1,500 words. Pieces can range from informational to personal experiences and politics. There is no payment but you do receive 3 contributor's copies. www.earthisland.com . Although this magazine does not pay it gives quality publishing credits and will help in future jobs.

Writing for the Magazine Industry: Recreation

Flyfishing & Tying Journal: They accept queries at kim@amatobooks.com . They pay $.25 per word. Articles should be on personal experience, profiles, and equipment and fishing destinations. 70% of this magazine is written by freelance writers.

Photo Techniques: 95% of the magazine is written by non-staff writers. They accept query with description of specific techniques the article with present, send to slewis@phototechmag.com . Topics of articles can include computers, software, techniques, how to and informational. They pay $100 per published page.

Skydiving: 25% of this publication is written by freelance writers. Send complete manuscript to 1725 Lexington Avenue DeLand, FL 32724. Write on topics like news, equipment, personality spotlight and event coverage. Articles should be 1,000 words. They pay around $50 per article.

The Snowboard Journal: This is written by 75% freelance writers. Send query to scooter@snowboardjournal.com. Topics you can write about snowboarding, athletes, destinations, techniques and equipment. They pay $.20-$.50 per word.

Videomaker: Query to editor@videomaker.com with a résumé. They are looking for 1,200 word articles on topics like how to, informational, software, electronics and science. Approximately 60% is written by non-staff writers. They pay $.10 per word.